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Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence







Steering Column Switch Components, Removal and Installation Sequence


Follow the procedure in the Repair Information when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment or => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Batteries In Luggage Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Batteries In Luggage Compartment.

When removing the complete steering column switches including base carrier, it is disassembled and steering lock housing is also removed with it. New shear bolts are required for installing steering lock housing.

Also, if only one individual component of steering column switch is removed or replaced, the sequence described in the following must always be adhered to.

Removal

- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment or => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Batteries In Luggage Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Batteries In Luggage Compartment.


Risk of airbag deployment!

The airbag could deploy if the airbag unit is handled incorrectly.

Observe safety precautions when working on the airbag. Refer too General Information.

- Remove steering wheel.

- Remove steering column trim.

Remove steering column switch assembly components in the following sequence:

Steering column electronic systems control module (J527). Refer to => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Valeo ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Valeo or => [ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Kostal ] Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module (J527), Kostal.

Steering column combination switch (E595). Refer to => [ Steering Column Combination Switch (E595), Valeo ] Steering Column Combination Switch (E595), Valeo or => [ Steering Column Combination Switch (E595), Kostal ] Steering Column Combination Switch (E595), Kostal.

Steering column switch base carrier. Refer to => [ Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Valeo ] Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Valeo or => [ Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Kostal ] Steering Column Switch Base Carrier, Kostal.

Installation

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.